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 News/Press ReleaseDecember 1, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
$49,000 Raised at the 2008 AHA Annual ConventionStaff and volunteers of the Arabian Horse Galleries brought new information to update delegates and members of the Arabian Horse Association's Annual Convention in Denver, CO November 20-22, 2008. The first presentation, made to about 150 interested guests in an open forum on Thursday, November 22, brought visitors up to speed on progress and updates since the 2007 AHA Convention. Content of the presentation included recently released exhibit drawings, 6 months of construction photos, ideas and topics on several of the fun, high-tech interactive children's exhibits, and fundraising needs of the Arabian Horse Galleries. "The Arabian Horse Galleries are happening," said Evie Tubbs, project manager of the Arabian Horse Galleries. "But it's as simple as this-- the more that comes in, the more amazing the experience for visitors will be. And the goal of everyone on its team is for it to be nothing short of glorious." The 50-Club/$50K Challenge was then discussed, challenging club/region/farm/individual to pledge $1,000, the minimum pledge for permanent recognition in the Arabian Horse Galleries, with a goal of 50 pledges by the end of the year. Those able to pledge at Convention would be recognized to the entire room of delegates and convention attendees on Saturday morning, November 22, and credited for beginning the momentum of sacrificial giving on behalf of the Arabian Horse Galleries, a worthy and long-overdue tribute to the Arabian horse. Over $12,000 was pledged by Saturday. As Ms. Tubbs was recognizing these donors to the floor, dozens of individuals began flooding the six standing microphones on the Convention floor. Within 10 minutes, the total pledge amount reach $43,000. Attendees were cheering, crying, shouting and offering standing ovations. The last donor, John Morici from Fairfield Glade, TN, pledged $1,000 in memory of his late, young daughter, Diana Lynn Morici. Another $6,000 was pledged shortly after Convention. Click here to see the names of donors from the 2008 AHA Convention. We would like to express our most sincere gratitude for these first donors at the AHA Convention; the Arabian Horse Galleries belong as much to you as to anyone. Thank you for your sacrificial gifts. Evie Tubbs
TOTAL RAISED: $49,000
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